Cambodia News: cambodia tourism

For eight years, pachyderms have been rehabilitated with music at Elephants World, a retirement sanctuary for the animals in the western Thai province of ...

Outrage over elephant riding has erupted again, with a petition to end the practice gaining hundreds of thousands of signatures following the death of an elderly ...

The 10-day US Foods Week, which demonstrated the rising demand for American food among Cambodians and chefs, ended on Wednesday in style with an ...

Ministers of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) expressed their commitment to increase regional cooperation in digital connection and adopt a Cross-Border ...

Speaking at the opening of the 7th Sea Festival in Koh Kong province on Thursday, Tourism Minister Thong Khon projected that coastal provinces will receive ...

Australia recognized children recruitment into orphanages as form of modern slavery, but the bill does not make it illegal to volunteer or visist them.

Kirirom Institute of Technology (KIT), located in Cambodia, will be launching International Leaders Hospitality Management (ILHM) Degree on April 2019 to train ...

Customs says the trade of child exploitation images is growing, with Kiwis trying to access banned underage sex sites a thousand times every day. There's also ...

Bilateral trade between Cambodia and Vietnam reached record highs this year with trade volume amounting to $3.06 billion during the first 10 months of 2018, ...

When Por Pisey's mother fell seriously ill, her father saw no other option than to sell the family's cattle. Now there are only a few chickens and dogs walking ...

The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is set to reinforce Mice standards across Southeast Asia, aiming to attract more international trade fairs ...

Cambodia's State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) signed an aviation agreement with Kenya's Ministry of Transport (Khmer Times, 13-Dec-2018). Under the ...

Phnom Penh's German-Cambodian cultural centre, Meta House, will be re-screening a classic this weekend as part of their best films about Cambodia series.

Paving the way to establish its first direct flight with an African nation, Cambodia and Africa on Tuesday signed an aviation agreement. The deal was signed by ...

Growing demand for meat – including chicken, pork and beef – in Cambodia has spurred an increase in imports of distiller's dried grains with solubles (DDGS) ...

All Nippon Airways VP and GM in Cambodia Norimasa Yamazaki said the carrier has requested for a relaxing in the visa process for Cambodians travelling to ...

Cambodia's airports have reported a steep rise in arrivals, predicting that by the end of the month more than 10 million domestic and international visitors will ...

Angkor Wat is one of Asia's leading tourist attractions and the Cambodians have learnt how to make the most of their asset. A visit to this Unesco World Heritage ...

Poverty and the promise that their families will get money forces many Cambodian women to consider a paid-for marriage. (Photo: AFP/TANG CHHIN Sothy).

Last month, Asia Times, citing unnamed diplomatic sources, reported that China has lobbied Cambodia for a naval base in Koh Kong province on the Gulf of ...

Cambodia is building two new airports as part of plans to increase tourism arrivals.

The Thai tourism industry recorded total international arrivals of 31.25 million in January-October 2018, up 7.84%, generating an estimated 1.63 trillion.

TIANJIN, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- A direct flight will be launched Tuesday between north China's Tianjin Municipality and Sihanoukville, a coastal city in Cambodia.

POLICE in Bangkok have arrested six Cambodian pickpockets working as a team to target foreigners, Immigration Police Bureau chief Maj-Gen Surachate ...

Vietnam has always treasured and prioritised the promotion of economic cooperation with Cambodia for the benefit of their people and businesses, and to ...

The viral story of Thuch Salik, the talented multi-lingual boy selling souvenirs around Angkor Wat, has thrown the spotlight on the plight of ...

Growing demand for meat - including chicken, pork and beef - in Cambodia has spurred a commensurate increase in imports of U.S. distiller's dried grains with ...

Growing demand for meat – including chicken, pork and beef – in Cambodia has spurred a commensurate increase in imports of U.S. distiller's dried grains with ...

Việt Nam has always prioritised boosting economic co-operation with Cambodia for the benefit of their people and businesses, and to support the development ...

West Yorkshire's growing reputation as a top tourist destination has been recognised once again as a leading travel magazine has named the region as one of ...

More than 200 guests including delegations from 18 cities in China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, as well as foreign consular ...

1. Cambodia’s ambitious tourism plans  The ASEAN Post
2. Cambodia dismisses reports that China will build a naval base there  NavyTimes.com
3. Cambodian premier says no to foreign military bases  Washington Post
4. Cambodia says no to foreign military bases  SBS News
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Cambodia and Laos have pledged to boost trade and investment across their border, while trade volume between the two countries last year was just over $27 ...

Australia outlawing orphanage tourism helps, but everyone has to take responsibility and research if the 'help' sended abroad has intended positive effect.

Cambodia is home to some of the most beautiful and storied temples, mountains, waterfalls, not to mention the tangible emblems of the kingdom's history itself.

Habitat for Humanity has repaired and built houses for more than 70000 households in the country.

A petition to end elephant riding at Angkor Wat in Cambodia has garnered more than 14000 signatures in just 48 hours after an elderly elephant trained to carry .

A petition to end elephant riding at Angkor Wat has garnered more than 14000 signatures after an elderly elephant carrying tourists collapsed and died in ...

After a two-month delay, Air China is set to start direct flights between Beijing and Phnom Penh in January, airport officials said. The Chinese national flag carrier ...

This year's event saw success, with potential sales hitting $50m.

The 14th annual Angkor Photo Festival, held in Siem Reap Cambodia, features the work of 100 artists from 40 countries – plus talks, portfolio reviews and ...

The government last week signed an air *service* agreement (ASA) with Cambodia and with this Nepal has now signed such pacts with 39 countries across the ...

The International Coordinating Committee for the Safeguarding and Development of the Historic Site of Angkor (ICC-Angkor) kicked off its two-day plenary ...

The Ministry of Tourism last month recognised the Tmat Boey Thoeun Krasang community forest in Choam Ksan district's Pring Thom commune, in Preah Vihear ...

Dundee has been named in a list of the top 19 “must see” places to visit in the world by a leading travel magazine. National Geographic Traveller has placed the ...

Vietnam seems to be losing the tourism promotion battle at home not to speak about globally. - VnExpress International.

Cambodia and Nepal last week signed their first air *service* agreement (ASA), which allows 14 weekly flights between both countries, according to Cambodia's ...

A few decades ago, Siem Reap was a dusty two-road town that begrudgingly housed those heading to Angkor Wat. Times they have a-changed.

Organisers of the annual Angkor Wat International Half Marathon have lauded the events continued popularity as thousands of runners, both amateur and ...

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen stated new airports in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh need to be built to handle a projected doubling of international tourists, ...

SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia -- Even the golden lions look jaded on the Serendipity Beach roundabout in Sihanoukville, Cambodia's southern coast boomtown.

A historic modern slavery bill in Australia is being praised as the country takes the lead in ending the practice.

Nepal signed its first bilateral air *service* agreement (ASA) with Cambodia on November 29, 2018! Nepal Tourism Minister Rabindra Adhikari and Cambodia ...

Access to soap in Cambodia; A young, motivated entrepreneur is aiding the poor in an ingenious way: soap. After studying abroad in Cambodia, Samir Lakhani ...

More Malaysian companies are exploring export possibilities of chemicals and chemical products to Cambodia, after observing the total trade value in chemical ...

Nepal and Cambodia have inked the initial air services agreement (ASA) on Thursday.

Discover Yeak Laom in Krong Ban Lung, Cambodia: Arguing within this idyllic, circular volcanic lake is forbidden.

Two operators, whose boats collided near Koh Rong Sanloem, leaving one foreign passenger dead, have been arrested, police said on Wednesday.

Jakub Žák is a photographer who spent more than five years in South-East Asia documenting the work of the Czech Development Agency and other NGOs ...

Sihanoukville airport had to be upgraded so that it can welcome 3 million tourists a year, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said.

Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a must-see for many travelers. This iconic temple complex in the ...

Fourteen-year-old who was videoed speaking multiple languages at Angkor temples is on his first trip to the Cambodian capital, to get a passportThuch Salik ...

Cambodia and Nepal are expected to sign an Air *Service* Agreement (ASA) next week, which would allow airlines to operate flights between the two nations.

A Sarajevo hostel recreating the 1990s wartime experience falls under a growing global niche of “dark tourism.” There are no beds, and the sound of gunfire fills ...

Cambodia plans to implement another two projects in the tourism sector in the framework of the Mekong-Lancang Cooperation, according to Ministry of Tourism ...

The rise in number of foreign tourists in the kingdom also means an increase in the number of job opportunities for Khmers. However, has this demand for skilled ...

Cambodia continues to remain as a favourite destination for foreign investors due to its stable investment climate.

Cambodian outbound tourism saw a 30 percent rise during this year's three-day Water Festival, while long haul destination tour packages to Europe, Australia, ...

UnionPay reveals that Cambodia is the market in SEA where it is growing the fastest.

The 2018 Water Festival in Phnom Penh saw a 50 per cent increase in visitors compared to last year, while those who headed to the provinces during the ...

PHNOM PENH, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese real estate developer on Monday launched a tuition-free tourism and hospitality school here, aiming at providing ...

Scicom (MSC) Bhd (Nov 23, RM1.61) Downgrade to hold with a lower target price (TP) of RM1.80: Scicom (MSC) Bhd's first financial quarter ended Sept 30, ...

In the heart of Hanoi's busy Old Quarter in Vietnam, the French-built tracks are lined with cafes serving hot coffee and cold beer - and are overrun with visitors.

PHNOM PENH, 22 November 2018: Cambodia's Council of Ministers has signed a draft policy that will support the expansion of eco-tourism facilities across the ...

A Cambodian was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly stealing 4200 yuan (Bt19,950) in cash from a Chinese tourist at the restaurant where he worked on Koh ...

The Council of Ministers on Monday approved the draft national policy on ecotourism. It will be sent to the national assembly this week before it is turned into law ...

The ministries of tourism of Cambodia and Bulgaria last week signed a memorandum of understanding to boost cooperation and the exchange of information in ...

A Melbourne man living in Vietnam posted a chilling message on social media that he might be 'leaving in a body bag', just months before he died of a drug ...

The world is a place full of wonder and adventure. Often times we can find ourselves simply being caught up in the latest and greatest tourist places to visit.

SIEM REAP, Cambodia: In the ancient temple complex of Angkor, it is not often a new attraction emerges. But from the country's most revered site, ...

A Cambodian boy with a gift for languages has now been invited to China after showing off his incredible linguistic skills while selling souvenirs near Angkor Wat ...

Cambodians arrival to Malaysia saw a spike of 112 percent in the first eight months of this year, the highest growth rate recorded among 46 countries visiting the ...

The wellness tourism industry is predicted to reach US$919 billion by 2022, growing twice as fast as the tourism industry as a whole.

Two leaders of the brutal Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia have been found guilty of genocide. The verdict was announced on Friday, four decades after an ...

A Cambodian boy who became an internet star worldwide has been invited on a three-day trip to Beijing after being filmed speaking at least 12 languages and ...

Angkor Wat is a popular tourist spot in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Advertisement. One of its temples, Ta Prohm, is particularly famous because Hollywood movie ...

Step into Siem Reap and you will feel as though you have stepped back into time a little bit. It has the feel of how our country used to be, maybe two decades ...

Since 2017, China has lobbied Cambodia for a port in Koh Kong on the Gulf of Thailand that could also be used as a naval base, though it remains unclear how ...

A nine-year-old Cambodian boy mastered 12 languages while selling souvenirs to tourists. The enterprising youngster works at the iconic Angkor Wat temple, ...

Cambodia and Thailand will further strengthen tourism sector cooperation to promote flows between the two countries and third-country tourist crossings.

PHNOM PENH, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- The number of Chinese tourists to Cambodia during the first eight months of 2018 had exceeded the full-year 2017's record, ...

One destination that is undeniably experiencing a boom in Chinese tourism is Cambodia. In the first seven months of 2018, over 1 million Chinese tourists ...

Vast project follows a similar $3.8bn project, raising concerns about Beijing's dollar diplomacy in the region.

Cambodia and France this week agreed to strengthen cooperation to boost the Kingdom's tourism industry.

The shooting of a film on Cambodia that aims to promote the country to tourists and investors abroad, particularly from China, has begun.

Cambodia welcomed more than three million foreign tourists in the first half this year, an increase of 12.7 per cent compared to the same period last year, official ...

PHNOM PENH, July 24 (Xinhua) -- About 788,387 Chinese tourists had visited Cambodia in the first five months of 2018, up 78.7 percent compared to the same ...

The Cambodian tourism sector is set for more spectacular growth in the next few years, thanks to industry promotion and networking through the Cambodia ...

The Cambodian tourism sector must be prepared to welcome a growing number of Chinese tourists, as they lead the globe in the number of outbound travellers ...

As mainland money and visitors pour into Cambodia, China backs two new airports. Too bad about the French company that had an exclusive concession.